British Jews

Board of Deputies passes motion declaring Green Party a 'racist party'

"By adopting an antisemitic platform, the Green Party of England and Wales has become a racist party. We will treat it accordingly," said the Board of Deputies president.

OCTOBER 25, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Large crowds of people attend a rally organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, opposite Downing Street in Central London on May 10.

UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell (at the head of the table) and Sir David Bell (to her right) meet with education leaders and members of the Jewish community to discuss the government's response to Bell's review on tackling antisemitism in schools and colleges. October 21, 2026.

Independent review finds extensive antisemitism in English schools

UK schools could introduce restrictions on pro-Palestinian badges worn by teachers as a government review calls for stronger measures to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.

OCTOBER 24, 2026|ByRICHARD OFFENBACHER

The Department for Education sign is seen outside their building in Whitehall on October 15, 2024

Independent review finds extensive antisemitism in English schools

The review revealed that one in five students overall reported witnessing antisemitism, while many cases went unreported due to a lack of confidence that incidents would be properly addressed.

OCTOBER 21, 2026|ByALEX CARSON

British woman questioned by police over pro-Israel advocacy, referred to counterterror org.

Holly Passmore told the Telegraph that the officers asked her about her recent trip to Israel, telling her that she may be "at risk of manipulation."

OCTOBER 19, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

UK MPs dismiss petition targeting Israeli control over politics as rooted in antisemitic tropes

UK MPs rejected an e-petition calling for an inquiry into alleged “pro-Israel influence” on British politics, warning it echoed antisemitic conspiracy theories.

JUNE 23, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER

A view of the House of Commons during a rain storm following the State Opening of Parliament on May 13, 2026 in London; illustrative.

UK Israeli real estate fair organizers apologize after West Bank properties surface despite denials

That was not enough for Zack Polanski, the anti-Zionist Jewish leader of the Green Party, who sent a letter later on Tuesday to Khan demanding action, including from London’s police force.

JUNE 18, 2026ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA